Crossing Guard

St. Cloud State University; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site Health Care Center

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Pension Plan

Job summary

City of St. Cloud seeks a dependable Crossing Guard to protect students and the community by enforcing traffic regulations near school crosswalks. The role emphasizes safety, accountability, and professionalism within the Traffic Unit.

Work hours vary based on school schedules and operational needs; valid Florida driver’s license required, with state certification recertification annually.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED supplemented by six (6) months of experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must successfully complete a state certification course with a passing score of 75% or higher and recertify annually.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Reports suspicious and/or unusual activity.
• Stops traffic flow with sign and hand signals at or near school crosswalks and intersections to allow pedestrians to safely cross the roadway.
• Instructs pedestrians, primarily children, in elements of traffic safety.
• Directs pedestrians to remain on curb until traffic has stopped.
• Assists pedestrians with safely crossing the street or roadway.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Good judgment

Public communication

Patience with children

Traffic control knowledge

Outdoor work

Education

High School diploma or GED

State certification course

Job description

Description

The City is seeking a dependable and safety-minded individual to serve as a Crossing Guard within the Police Department’s Traffic Unit. This position plays an important role in protecting students, families, and the community by enforcing traffic regulations and promoting safe pedestrian movement at or near designated school crosswalks. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to the City’s core values of Accountability, Empowerment, Innovation, and Ownership, while exercising sound judgment, professionalism, and a strong commitment to public safety. Work hours vary based on school schedules and operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Reports suspicious and/or unusual activity.
• Stops traffic flow with sign and hand signals at or near school crosswalks and intersections to allow pedestrians to safely cross the roadway.
• Instructs pedestrians, primarily children, in elements of traffic safety.
• Directs pedestrians to remain on curb until traffic has stopped.
• Assists pedestrians with safely crossing the street or roadway.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by six (6) months of experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must successfully complete a state certification course with a passing score of 75% or higher and recertify annually. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Physical Requirements

Must Have The Below For This Position

• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and appropriate decision-making when interacting with the public, parents, and children.
• Patience with children and the ability to work with them.
• Ability to learn traffic control and vehicular direction.
• Ability to work with people of different ages and the ability to give instruction in an attempt to educate the public about safe traffic and safety practices.
• Ability to multitask and work in a high vehicular traffic environment.
• Ability to receive and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to frequently walk or stand, both for extended periods of time without breaks, to run if required; to stoop, bend or carry up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to hear adequately and pass a mandatory hearing test. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to focus and not be color blind.
• Ability to physically move quickly enough to avoid hazardous situation such as vehicular traffic, bicyclists, motorized carts, or scooters or any other hazardous.
• Ability to primarily work outdoors in varying weather conditions with broad variations in temperature and noise should be expected as a standard part of this job.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to be flexible with assigned duty locations and be on time, which may vary from time to time.
• Able to communicate in English.
• Able to pass an occupational health medical exam, drug test and background investigation.
• Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor/felony involving moral character, false statements, perjury, any act that can classified under the enhancement statute of Domestic Violence, resisting a law enforcement officer, battery on a law enforcement officer, any offense committed upon or in the presence of a child or any other offense related to violence.
• Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mathematics:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Language Ability

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Reasoning

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to physically work in extreme heat and extreme cold and tolerate insects, reptiles, fowl, and/or mammals. The noise level in the work environment is usually excessive

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E-verify. Veteran’s preference is given in accordance with Florida Law.

City Of St. Cloud Benefits Package

We believe our City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain those employees, we offer a competitive wages and benefits package including on-the-job training, seminars, and performance appraisals. We invite you to look at the benefits the City of St. Cloud has to offer. We think you will find that the rewards of the job are equal to the challenge. All of our Full-time regular employees are eligible for the city's benefits package, which includes:

• On-Site Employee Health Care Center - free for employees and their dependents on the health insurance plan
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave (Ability to roll over from year to year)
• 11 Paid Holidays for General Employees – Sworn Fire department employees can earn up to 156 holiday hours per fiscal year, and sworn Police Officers earn up to 116 holidays hours per fiscal year. (Both are prorated from the employee’s start date.)
• One (1) Floating Holiday for General Employees.
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Pension Plan
• Awards Programs
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Discounted Automobile Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Holiday Bonus – subject to City Council approval
• Take-Home vehicles policy (Police Officers)
• Life and Accidental Death (One-time annual salary paid by City)
• Long Term Disability Coverage (paid by City)
• Management Leave
• Sick Leave Bank available for all employees - for Fire Union sick leave bank information, see union contract

Important Notices for Plan Participants and Beneficiaries (PDF)

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

01

Which best describes your level of education?

• No High School Equivalency
• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02

Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a minimum of six (6) months of experience performing duties that required you to safely direct, monitor, or assist pedestrians, children, or traffic in a busy roadway or similar environment?

• Yes
• No

04

If yes, please provide a brief description of your relevant experience.

05

Do you have the ability to successfully complete a state certification course with a passing score of 75% or higher and recertify annually?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question